“Israeli coin”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Israeli coin”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Wednesday, February 12, 2025 puzzle.

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Letters 6
First letter S
Last letter L
S ? ? ? ? L

A 6-letter down entry from the Wednesday puzzle

The Answer

S H E K E L

The answer to “Israeli coin” is SHEKEL

Letters 6
Direction Down
Published Feb 12, 2025

Letter analysis: the 6-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 6 positions
Vowels 2 33% of word
Consonants 4 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Israeli coin” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is SHEKEL — a 6-letter word that begins with S and ends with L.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Israeli coin”

What is the answer to “Israeli coin” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHEKEL — a 6-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Israeli coin”?

The answer SHEKEL contains 6 letters.

Was “Israeli coin” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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